Honeybush has been wild harvested and used by the indigenous people of the Cape for centuries, forming an essential part of their medicine cabinet. After the settlers came to the Cape, Honeybush was documented for the first time in 1705 and by the 1800’s it was widely used by the colonists as a restorative drink. As it became popular and the demand grew, commercial plantations were established and the first commercially grown honeybush was harvested in 1996. Today, more than 100 hectares of Honeybush tea is harvested from commercial plantations in the Cape Fynbos region.
Because it is caffeine-free and especially low in tannins, Honeybush tea helps to alleviate nervous tension and anxiety.
Honeybush contains pinitol and mangiferin, compounds with proven blood sugar-lowering effects, and herbal infusion useful for diabetes.
Dr Brigitte du Preez, owner of Cape Fynbos Tea, has spent over 15 years researching honeybush and other indigenous South African herbal teas. Raised hiking the fynbos mountains, she combined her love of nature, science and aroma to earn her PhD in Food Science at Stellenbosch University, specifically focusing on honeybush and to help develop South Africa’s honeybush sensory quality grading system. We partner with ethical, sustainable growers and are dedicated to delivering premium‑quality honeybush – aiming to grow local appreciation and make it as trusted and loved as rooibos: an everyday favourite in South African homes.
Cape Fynbos Tea – Your gift from the veld.
